Place
croûtons and cheese in a well greased 9 x 13 pan. Combine remaining
ingredients except bacon. Pour liquid over croûtons and cheese. Top
with bacon.

Bake at 325º for at least an hour or till egg is set.

To
make the night before, complete all steps except for topping with
bacon. Cover and refrigerate overnight. The next morning, remove from
refrigerator and top with crumbled bacon. Bake at 325º for 1 1/2 hours
or till center is set. Serve warm.